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Just curious what people are thinking who take anti depressants about what RFK is bringing up about SSRIS.

I let my depression go and have asked different ones on here about Sertraline. I did take Paxil 20 Mgs for years and of course stopped due to it not working in it own anymore and dementia concerns. I have no big details about trying this or that again but I have stayed on this one medicine this time for nearly three weeks after attempts at another that for 10 days. I only got to 50mgs a couple of days ago after tiring from 25 to 37.50 to 50.

I am probably double posting but I honestly need some encouraging comments that tell me it gets better in the Sertraline even if Paxil was the best for mood and anxiety before needing to manage change. I made the change because I was 64 at the time and concerned about the lack of motivation and weight forefront but the future possibility of dementia. I have felt so unhappy and blah for two years since weaning and crossing over to this or that. I feel life is kinda just floating by doing this never feeling well or trying new medicines. Anyone else feel this way or did the sealing become a game changer eventually.?

Working on trying to file for parental rights as a dad . Moms had sole custody as I could not attend final hearing due to the high conflict and draining of my own emotional health from her- I know it’s not true but it’s all so demeaning and draining and court was aware of this. Thus it is documented in the final order as well as that medication for disagreements is not appropriate for our case. I’ve waited years to address this while still being able to have contact and visits with my child but I want to get on with my own life -having my own rights and not being trashed by the mom through texts or her threats of withholding visits because she is mad. I don’t have any interest in going back and forth to court over conflicts for the next several years if I do file- which is one reason I haven’t. Someone recommended a court ordered app for the communication part.

Trying to break down the packet of parental rights and custody for possible custody modification. This question seems complicated for parents who can’t communicate without conflict as this is a lingering case where mediation is not recommended , and one parent is the present sole custody parent- simply due to a medical situation deterring a hearing show. The no show parent is trying to file with the least amount of conflict in the process but not complicate their own rights for future. Again no judgement in the how and why it is in this stage- but keep it focused on that post question please a comment is desired. Thanks!

Judge encouraged a return to court for dad to get his custody rights when unable to be present at final order. Judge checked box that the case is not appropriate for mediation. The case was/is still high conflict. What is the typical process of a motion to modify the present court order of no custody.? Does this go before the judge? Does it go before the judge separately?? Or does the judge decide outside of court??

A friend of mine discontinued, their Prozac about two months ago due to the sedentary effects and extreme weight gain. Presently they say they are not experiencing any of the mental health side effects but their body seems to be overreacting to foods they were sensitive to prior. For instance, dairy in the past made this person very sleepy but now it seems, the dairy is causing swelling in their body and intense GI discomfort. Also, the sedentary lack of motivation is still there and seems worse now that they’re no longer taking the Prozac. just curious if anyone else who’s discontinued Prozac, whether weaning down or doing a cold turkey experienced anything like this before?

I am wondering if all ssris have anxiety start up issues. I am trying so hard to stay in the intern trial of sertraline and not go back to Paxil. But I just never get very far. Thoughts?

I take my child Friday to Monday-those are the days the mom and I agreed to. She refuses to do Friday or Sunday because of her own wants. So we keep my child Friday afternoon to Monday am school, and later if no school. She has four half days. Mom says that’s not enough and wants us available when she needs back up anytime. Am I wrong to say no stick to the schedule and find your own back up on your time-she won’t help US. It’s not about my child but about being manipulated every week.

I tried to go med free a month back but it wasn’t working well. So I am trying to restart a low dose of sertraline. I stopped it before due to the above side effects but I needed to get back on something due to my ruminating again. I’ve been other meds-this is a ssri last resort maybe. But I needed to retry it but I felt that pressure again. So I wonder if this is normal for some.

I’m going to sound like a grumpy old lady or and over without post. In will not leave it up long either- but I wonder if others have ever felt what in feel.

I’ve been on antidepressants for the past 26 years. It carried me through the panic and anxiety of a teen addicted with illegal drugs, years of never of not knowing if he would come home, the choices that went with his life, and all of the other other emotions. It carried me through a child with Tourette’s and ADHD, school challenges, social challenges, depression from that additional heaviness, the need to work and help which brought a failing marriage due to all of those huge struggles.

When all those situations settled down and a life seemed easier we decided to adopt a child-yup. Actually it was a good chapter in my life for the most part. It still is the one happy place in my life.

Fast forward it helped me get through not knowing 2 grandchildren due to my adults addicts choices. It helped support me that other adult son with Tourette’s and his careless decision to become involved with an older woman with children- who quickly became a dad of his own little Tourette’s ADHD child after that didn’t work out. It helped me wade through all of the ugly court battles with him and accept why he refused return to court to get his rights, or to do this or that with the mom who is toxic herself. Its helped me pretty much co parent that grandchild with them both without legal rights for 7 years.

Next- animals from not thinking ahead while in medicine. Yes, I think the medicine caused me to not consider the effects of caring for these animals that I took on. I don’t have allot of them- but definitely more then I should have and one I never would have brought home if I wasn’t taking a medication- my chihuahua. I love him and he’s sweet but the barking and potty issues are over my patience limit sometimes- especially now.

Today I am no longer on the medication and though I miss some of the perkiness, I see things differently then I used to and I am not interested in being in the middle any more of either one of my grandchild’s parents excuses for not supporting their child’s rights to have a legal father. She won’t support him filing without a fight and he won’t file unless she files a volunteer agreement prior. It’s been 7 years- I am not interested in hearing either side any more and have zero hope that either will do what right for my granddaughter and tired of the excuses .

The Dad is wasting his life letting his fears of her likely won’t last long court fights rule him . Mom has been homeless for years, DCF IS INVOLVED AGAIN-and does nothing rescue her and that will likely not change. Honestly even though my granddaughter is here more than she would be if he filed probably - her mom would still have her own custody and would still be homeless and bouncing around.

I am more frustrated now because both parents are selfish and do not see how much having those legal rights here would help her to have support and her emotional and mental challenges are escalating.

The mom will fight I know for full control and I do though I understand his own issues are difficult and cause panic from the PTSD with her mom- I’m so tired of this story line in my life now. Idk if it’s lack of medicinal treatment in my end or my eyes are open finally.

I feel like since I weaned off sertraline over a month ago and then attempted escitalopram for a week then stopped a few days ago- all I do is pee and poop. It’s not loose, and it doesn’t seem related to anything I am eating or drinking- in fact I eat less then I did.